The Misadventures of Hansje

February 8, 2019 by

Recalling stories from his own childhood Jack Popjes reads from his children’s book The Misadventures of Hansje: The Boy who Kept His Guardian Angel Busy. Hansje, grows up in Nazi-occupied Holland through the post-war struggles as his family tries to make a living. They finally emigrate to Canada to seek a better life. Through it all Hansje senses God is involved in his life, keeping him from serious harm and looking after his family.

The Misadventures of Hansje

Recalling stories from his own childhood Jack Popjes reads from his children’s book The Misadventures of Hansje: The Boy who Kept His Guardian Angel Busy. Hansje, grows up in Nazi-occupied Holland through the post-war struggles as his family tries to make a living. They finally emigrate to Canada to seek a better life. Through it all Hansje senses God is involved in his life, keeping him from serious harm and looking after his family.

Jack Popjes and his wife, Jo, worked in Brazil for 24 years, completing the linguistic, literacy and Bible translation program among the Canela people in 1990. They traveled for two years in a mini-motorhome throughout North America, speaking at hundreds of churches, conferences, and promotional events. Jack then served as president of Wycliffe Canada for six years and of Wycliffe Caribbean for three years. Wycliffe USA published three books of his story-based columns. He is now writing volume two of a four-volume autobiography. Jack and Jo have three married daughters and eight grandchildren.

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